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4 Fencing Materials to Consider

October 5, 2018

Now that cooler weather is coming, take advantage of that crisp fall breeze and put up a new fence. Here are some fencing materials to consider choosing when you get around to it.

It doesn’t feel like it yet, but the weather will start to cool down soon. Building a new fence in the heat can be intensely uncomfortable. But now that cooler weather is coming, take advantage of that crisp fall breeze and put up a new fence. Here are some fencing materials to consider choosing when you get around to it.

Vinyl Fences

Vinyl isn’t just for your record player anymore. Vinyl fences are affordable alternatives to the standard wood fence. Sometimes, the different streaks and patterns you see naturally occurring in wood can be distracting. When you choose different fencing materials, such as vinyl, you won’t need to worry about that anymore. Plus it’s much simpler to take care of a vinyl fence, and you won’t need to spend any time painting it or sealing it against water damage this fall.

Chain Link

Maybe you need somethingtemporary? When it comes to fencing materials, chain link is the easiest to install and pull down, especially if you have a stack of firewood or are building a swimming pool and you need something that says “stay clear over here.” Much like other types of fence, you can choose the height you need to use. Just be sure to stay within guidelines set down by county regulations and homeowners associations in your neighborhood.

Aluminum

Aluminum is another fencing material that has many benefits. Like chain link, it is also made of metal. At the same time, aluminum and other metal fencing materials, such as steel, are incredibly durable when you compare them towood and vinyl. If you’re in the market for ornamental or decorative fencing materials, then you can’t go wrong with aluminum. Plus, it’s inexpensive, which allows you to get more bang for your buck when it comes to colors and fence heights.

Steel

While steel fences look like wrought iron ones, they don’t rust as easily. If you want a fence that will survive all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the seasons that change in between, then look no further than steel.

Take Care of All Your Residential Fence Needs with Help from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach

Call Hercules Fence of Norfolk and Virginia Beach for your fencing needs. We have decades of experience in the fencing industry and can offer you the best in ornamental steel, chain link, wooden fences and more. Our dedicated teams of fencing professionals are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in providing quality fence installations of any type. We’ll work with you to find a fence that best suits your needs and budget.